Your Child’s Health

And when your child is hurt – it’s good to know that quality emergency services are close by. But – how do you know when it’s a problem that requires that level of treatment? Doug Johnson has more now on … Continue reading →

There are times when your children may seem like perfect angels. There are also times when they’re anything but. An important job for every parent is finding an effective way to teach their children how to behave – and that … Continue reading →

A lot of parents have put their hand on a child’s forehead and worried because it felt too warm. A fever is a sign of illness — but it’s not something that should cause parents to overreact. As Doug Johnson … Continue reading →

Some children have so much energy – you’d think the last thing they’d need would be more. But, besides drinking caffeinated beverages, some young people may be trying to get even more caffeine – by inhaling powdered caffeine – available … Continue reading →

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, anywhere from 75-thousand to 125-thousand babies under a year old end up in hospitals because of a common virus. Doug Johnson has an explanation of the risk r-s-v can pose to … Continue reading →

It can be a challenge for parents to keep track of the vaccines their children need. Not only that, but doctors recommend different vaccinations at different times in a child’s development. Doug Johnson looks at why the timing of vaccines … Continue reading →

From the start, Smart Medicine has included your child’s health on its list of topics. Making sure children are healthy is more than taking care of their cuts, scrapes and sniffles. Growing up means learning about living — and sometimes … Continue reading →

As many as 2-million Americans will be infected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria this year — and more than 20-thousand of them will die as a result. But, while doctors are urged to be cautious on when to use antibiotics, Doug Johnson … Continue reading →

A wider range of eye care will soon be available to Mid-South children. A grant from the Baptist Memorial Foundation will help establish a Pediatric Eye Center. One of its targets will be the number one cause of vision loss … Continue reading →

Teaching kids about good nutrition and the benefits of fitness can put them on the road to a healthier adult life. Doug Johnson visits an area school where students spend a few minutes before class to build healthier bodies as … Continue reading →